Vehicle toy



:kug. 6, 1929. LUNDAHL 1,723,552

VEHICLE TOY Filed Jan. 50. 1926 2 Sheets-Sheet l Aug. 6, 1929.

F. A. LLiNDAHL I 1,723,552

VEHICLE TOY 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Jan. so, 1926 I Mai?? Bea grief;

Patented Aug. 6, 1929.

UNITED STATS i i Q E FREDERICK A. LUNDAHL, F MOLINE, ILLINOIS.

VEHICLE TOY.

Application filed January 30, 12 26.

vide a toy automobile truck upon which is mounted a water tight tank which may be used to transport liquid which. may be withdrawn from the tank as desired through an adjustable-cock or spigot, in conjunction with a sprinkler unit which is readily attachable l5 and detachable with reference to the tank, so as to convert the tank truck into a sprinkling apparatus in which the adjustable cock may beutilized to control the sprinkling attachment.

Another object of the invention relates to certain means for detachably securing the tank tothetruck.

Other objects of the invention relate to certain details of construction by which economy of manufacture is permitted and the rigidity and durability of the toy as an entirety is increased as will more fully appear from the description and claims hereinafter following.

In the drawings forming a part of this specification, Fig. 1 is a side elevational view of a toy vehicle embodying my improvements.

Fig. 2 is a rear end elevational View of the toy illustrated in Fig. 1, and Fig. 3 is an enlarged perspective View of the sprinkler adjustment used in' connection with my invention. Fig. 4 is a transverse vertical sectional View through the tank and frame taken upon the line 4-- L of Fig. 1. And Fig. 5 is a longitudinal sectional View of the tank and the associated parts, taken upon the line 55 In said drawings, the vehicle toy is shown as provided with corner wheels arranged. in a front pair as indicated at 10, and a rear pair as indicated at 1111c The front pair of wheels are rotatably mounted on a front axle indicated at 12, which, may be mounted upon suitable springs indicated at 13, and fastened to the main truck frame or chassis 14. The rear wheels 1111 are also rotatably mounted upon an axle 15 supported upon springs 16 which are secured to the chassis 14.

The chassis 14 is of rectangular formation, in-

cluding side channel members 1717 with the flanges turned inwardly toward each Serial No. 85,043.

other, and a transversely disposed end channel member 18, the opposite ends of which fit between the upper and lower flanges of each of the side channel members at the rear ends thereof, the flanges of the channel members 1717 and the cross channel 18 being rigidly secured together as by spot welding. The forward portion of the frame is connected together by the front axle and bumper, not

' shown.

Uponthe forward portion of the chassis 1 1 there is mounted a cab 19, fenders, short running boards as indicated at 20, a hood 21, and radiator 22, as shown in Fig. 1 of the drawing. A steering wheel 23 is provided in the cab and may be connected up with the front Wheels for steering the vehicle in any suitable manner.

No claim is made herein to the structure of the parts heretofore referred to, except in combination with matter hereinafter more specifically described.

My invention relates to a toy comprising avehicle of the character above described, or a similar arrangement, in which the vehicle is utilized as a convertible tank truck and sprayer or sprinkler. In carrying out my invent10n, I preferably mount upon each of the side members 1717 of the chassis a sub-sill or spacing member 24, which is in the form of an inturned channel member having a lower flange 25 and upper flange 26, the lower flange 25 of each of the spacing members 2424 being rigidly secured to the upper flange of the related side member 17 .of the chassis by spot welding. Each of the spacing having its .lower flange welded to the spacing members 24.24, the opposite ends of each of the members 27 being cut out as indicated at 28 to afford ample clearance for the rear wheels 1111.

Mounted upon the cross braces 27 is the bed or tank supporting platform 29. The platform 29 is made up of pressed sheet metal and includes longitudinally extending side supports 3030, each of said supports being in the form of a channel section having the web thereof vertically disposed and having spraying or sprinkling apparatus, a'detachthe upper and lower flanges turned inwardly toward the center of the vehicle. lWounted upon the upper flanges of the channel sections 30-30 are rack or supporting members 31-31. Each of said rack members coniprises a bottom portion 32 resting upon the upper flange of the related channel section 30 and welded thereto, the bottom portion extending beyond the opposite sides oi said flange, and at the outer extremity is provided with an angular extension indicated at 33. At the inner side of the bottom portion ot' the rack member the same is formed with an arcuate extension 35, the extensions 35 of the rack members 31-31, forming part of the support for the tank 36. The platform at each end is provided with end sections 37-37, each end section extending between the channel sections 30-30 and the rack members 31-31, as indicated at 38, each end portion having wings or flanges at each end, one of which is turned inwardly beneath the side portions of the rack members as indicated at 39, while the remaining wing portions upon each end member are turned inwardlywithin the channel sections 30-30, as indicated at 40, the parts being secured together by spot welding. Each end member or section 37 is cut out in sen'ii-circular form, as indicated at 41, for the reception of the tank 36.

The tank 36 is of sheet metal and cylindrical in form, and is provided with a filling opening 42, closed by means of a'spring held pivoted cap 42", and is provided with a manually controllable spigot orcock 43 at the rear end thereof. The tank maybe of any heavy ,gauge sheet metal water tight construction,

and is adapted to be placed upon the platform in such manner that arcuate portions 35-35 and the end sections 37-37 serve to support the same vertically. In order to secure the tank in position upon the platform, fastening straps 44 are provided, each of said straps being made up of sheet metal and having its opposite ends turned outwardly so as to fit and rest against the bot- 'tOim'I portions '32 of the rack members, and

the turned ends of each strap are adapted to be detach ably secured to the rack members by means of detachable bolts 45-45. In order to prevent longitudinal slippage of the tank rearwardly, 1' preferably provide angular lugs 46-46 adjacent each end of the tank 36 which are welded to the bottom of the tank,

and whichare so spaced longitudinally that the same fit against the inner surfaces of the end sections 37-37, so as to prevent longitudinal displacement while permitting free vertical application'and removal of the tank with respect to the platform, the straps when in position retainingthe'tank against verticalremoval;

In order to'convert the toy vehicle into a able spraying unit is provided. The spraying unit comprises a sprayer or distributor proper indicated at 46 a connecting tube 47 carried by the spraying unit, and a supporting and positioning means indicated as a whole at 48. The spraying or distributor unit 46 preferably comprises an elongated cylinder of sheet metal having closedend portions 49 provided by forming an annular extension upon the cylinder at each end and turning the extensions inwardly to close the open ends of the cylinder, after which the extensions are welded in position. The cylinder is provided along its length with a plurality of spraying openings 50 through which the liquid in the tank is adapted to be distributed over a relatively larger area than when withdrawn from the tank directly from the spigot 43. Mounted upon the sprayer is the tube 47, which preferably is of sheet metal, said tube connecting at one end with the sprayer through the medium of a T-fitting 51, the opposite free end 52 of the tube being of a diameter as to detachably fit over the nozzle of the spigot 43, the tube providing a frictional detachable connection with the spigot, so as to conduct the liquid to the sprayer. The supporting and positioning means 48 include a frame having spaced legs 53-53 and transverse members 5454, the frame being of integral construction and pressed out of sheet metal, the legs 53-53 and the cross piece 54 being channel-shape in cross section to give additional strength.

of its construction to support the frame in a substantially horizontal plane. The sprinkling unit is readily attachable and detachable with re't'erence to the vehicle by engaging the free end 52-ot the tube with the spigot, after which the hooked portion is attached to the "frame. the pivotal connection between the parts facilitating this operation;

By utilizing the above describedarrangement, it will be appreciated that a convertible vehicle toy is provided having means by which the toy may he used For transporting liquid from place to place, which liquid may be drawn from the tank tl'irou'gh the controllable spigot in the quantities desired, and when it is desired to use the toy as a sprinkler, the sprinkling unit may be attached, so as to be supportedin position, by a simple Oporation, the flow of the liquid from the tank through the sprayer ordistributor being controlled by the spigot 43. In addition it will be noted that the means for mounting the tank are so arranged that the straps hold the tank down against the frame only, while the lugs 46-46 preventlongitudinal slippage of the tank which would occur-if the straps only were used. I

' l l hile l have herein shown and descr1bcd what I now consider the preferred manner of carrying out the invention, the same is merely illustrative, and I contemplate all 1 changes and modifications that come within the scope of the claims appended hereto.

I claim:

1. A toy, convertible tank truck and sprinkler comprising: a chassis supported on wheels; an elongated tank supported on and attached to said chassis, said tank being adapted to contain liquid and having a filling opening and also an operable, manually controllable discharge spigot at the rear of the tank; a sprayer proper; a tube communieating at one end thereof with said sprayer proper and, at its other end, being detachably connected to said spigot whereby liquid contents of the tank may be delivered to said sprayer when desired or discharged direct from the spigot; and a combined positioning and supporting member for said sprayer affixed to said sprayer proper and carrying securing means thereon, adapted to interlock with a part of said truck for supporting said member in operable position, said means being engageable and disengageable by manual manipulation of said member.

2. In a convertible toy, the combination with a wheeled vehicle; of a receptacle mounted upon said vehicle and adapted to contain liquid for transportation from place to place; means for discharging said liquid ,in appreciable quantities, said means comprising a controllable nozzle through which said liquid passes; means for converting said toy to adapt the same for distributing liquid from said nozzle over a relatively large area, said means including a sprayer, and means adapted to effect a detachable telescope liquid tight connection between said sprayer and said nozzle; and means associated with said sprayer to support the same, said means having a hooked portion detachably interengaged with a portion of said vehicle.

v3. A toy, convertible wheeled tank vehicle and sprinkler comprising an elongated tank rigidly affixed to said vehicle, said tank being adapted to contain liquid and have a filling opening and a controllable spigot for venting the contents of said tank, of a sprinkler unit comprising an elongated sprayer proper extending transversely of said vehicle, a tube connected at one end thereof with said sprayer intermediate the ends thereof, and at the other end being arranged for detachable connection with said spigot, and a frame comprising spaced arms having one set of end portions connected to said sprayer in spaced relation and the opposite portion of said frame having inter-engaging means by' which said frame is detacliably attached to said vehicle in such manner as to be supported from said means in a substantially horizontally extending position, said interengaging means being engageable and discngageable with reference to said vehicle through manipulation of said frame itself.

4. A toy, convertible wheeledtank vehicle and sprinkler comprising an elongated tank rigidly affixed to said vehicle, said tank being adapted to contain liquid and have a filling opening and a controllable spigot for venting the contents of said tank, of a sprinkler unit comprising an elongated sprayer proper, a tube connected at one end thereof with said sprayer, and at the other end being arranged for detachable connection with said spigot, and a frame comprising spaced arms having one set of end portions connected to said sprayer in spaced relation and the opposite portion of said frame having means by which said frame is attached to said vehicle in such manner as to be supported from said means in a substantially horizontally extending position, said frame being made up of sheet metal and the component supporting parts thereof being pressed in channel formation.

5. A toy, convertible tank vehicle and sprinkler comprising a chassis supported on Wheels, an elongated tank member supported by and attached to said chassis, said tank being adapted to contain liquid and having a filling opening and operable manually controllable discharge spigot at the rear of the tank; a sprayer proper; a tube connecting at one end thereof with said sprayer proper, and at its other end, being detachably connected to said spigot whereby liquid contents of the tank may be delivered to said sprayer when desired or discharged direct from the spigot; and combined positioning and supporting means including a frame having said sprayer connected at one end thereof, and said frame having means at the opposite end arranged for attachment to said vehicle for supporting said frame in a substantially horizontally extending direction, said attaching means, including a bent portion adapted to be interlocked with a portion of the frame of said Vehicle.

6. In a toy of the character described, the combination with a tank supported upon said vehicle of said tank being provided with manually operable discharge spigot at one end; and a spraying unit including a sprayer proper and a rigid tube rigidly connected at one end to said sprayer and adapted for detachable connection to said spigot; combined positioning and supporting means pivotally eonnect'ed with saidsprayer, said means being adapted for detachable connection with said vehicle to support the spraying unit in operative position.

7. As an article of manufacture, a spraying unit adapted to be utilized in connection with a toy tank vehicle, said unit including a sprayer comprising an elongated hollow element having discharge means substantially coextensive with the length of said hollow element, said means being positioned to spray liquid laterally from one'sidc of said element, and a supporting member connected at one end portion to said sprayer and extending laterally therefrom, said supporting :member' having its opposite end portion provided with fastening means providing for engagement and disengagement with a portion of the vehicle through manipulation of the supporting member itself, said fastening means being formed to support said member in a substantially horizontal position when said fastening means is engaged with the vehicle, said sprayer being provided with means independent of said supporting member providing an aperture communicating with vthe side portion of said hollow element and adapted to communicate with the interior of the tank of the vehicle.

In witness that I claim the foregoing I have hereunto subscribed my name this 28th day of January 1926.

FREDERICK A. LUNDAH'L. 

